Author Archives: Henna
Azelaic Acid from SkeenLogic, and Thayers Toner
It’s been a week that goes by too fast, where you fall asleep the second your head hits the pillow, no time to think or ruminate over all the things that were or could be. I’ve caught up with friends … Continue reading
Celine Cologne Celeste Perfume Review
I pulled out a summer perfume to spritz myself with so I could think about better weather. I love the jolt of an eau de cologne. The green zinginess, the polished laid-back feeling of it all feels a bit old-world. … Continue reading
Canadian Skincare Brands Canadian Grace and BKind
I’m missing the heat of July, and the chill in the air tells me that fall is on the way, so here are some favourites that I haven’t had a chance to share yet.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Someone gifted me an Opium candle, … Continue reading
New Jo Malone Sea Salt and Bergamot
Jo Malone has just released a flanker to its very successful Wood Sage and Sea Salt perfume: Sea Salt and Bergamot. The brand says that this version likely to be more fresh and aquatic.
In Defense of Fruity Perfumes
Too often, the snobby parts of Fragcomm say things like “who would want to smell like a cupcake?” “Why would you want to smell like candy?!” but maybe cupcakes and candy are what some people want wafting around them in … Continue reading
90’s Frosty Blush via YSL Make Me Blush
Who remembers the frosty blushes and lipsticks from the ’90’s?! I sure do, and this blush took me back there. You can see that when I swatched it on the back of my hand, there’s a bit of light silver/white … Continue reading
Parfums Dusita at Paris Perfume Week
That’s me right in the middle! Pissara Umavijani, the self-taught perfumer and creator of Parfums Dusita, hosted a raw material event at Paris Perfume Week, and there’s nothing a perfume lover likes more than smelling raw materials. It’s an opportunity … Continue reading
Hung Vanngo’s New Foundation
The algorithm told me I’d want to check out the new Hung Vanngo foundation, so I popped into Sephora to have a look. Hung Vanngo is from Calgary, and has made it as a world-renowned makeup artist. He is celebrities … Continue reading
YSL Lovenude Lipstick
I am wearing this lipstick nonstop. The colour is Nude Lavaliere Shade 44. It’s a matte blurring formula that’s slightly sheer. On vacation, I apply it directly to my cheeks and blend with my fingers as a blush and then … Continue reading
July Perfume Club Recap
Things we smelled at Perfume Club (and some first impressions):⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mugler Womanity (2025 reissue): This is a salty floral. After smelling everything, it went on skin and were it readily available, I would have bought it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Amouage Ashore, Figment … Continue reading